It would seem, what problems can arise when choosing a material such as parquet board? The sizes are standard, the laying algorithm is classic. But it turns out that it is not enough just to choose the color you like, it is important to pay attention to the technical characteristics, since the durability of this material depends on them.
What parquet boards are made of
Parquet board is a multilayer coating. Valuable wood species act as the outer layer. So that it does not wear off over time, the top of the board is covered with parquet oil or a special protective varnish.
To protect against mechanical deformation during temperature changes, changes in the inner layer of the board, lamellas made of inexpensive wood are used. The interlayer has a special locking system located perpendicular to the decorative veneer. To ensure that the parquet flooring does not sag and has the desired rigidity, an additional wrong side layer is used.
Structure features and dimensions
Any parquet board, including "Oak", should not have defects. The material is dried, sawn into pieces of the required width and length, polished. For the lower and central layers, an inexpensive tree is selected. Edged boards are sawn into lamellas, and decorative veneer is also made from them. Then the “layer cake” is assembled. First, a finishing material is glued to the middle layer with a special glue, then the base is connected to the central layer. At the final stage, the Oak parquet board is polished, and special locking joints are cut out on its inside.
The length of the board has limits of 1.8-2.5 meters, the width is about 20 cm, and the thickness is in the range of 0.7-2.5 cm. Depending on the thickness, the boards are divided into several types. The thinnest option would be a material with a thickness of 0.7 cm. After laying, it is not cycled, it is used for rooms with low door sills. The parquet thickness of 2.5 cm is the maximum value. Such boards are relevant for offices and organizations where there are significant mechanical loads.
Various choice of boards
It is important to make the right choice of material such as parquet board. Prices for it depend on many parameters, for example, on the type of wood. There is a certain classification of such a decorative material, with which you can choose boards with the required performance.
At a single-strip parquet board, the finishing layer is made in the form of a solid canvas, so the pattern is clear and beautiful. In the two-lane modification, two lamellas are used for the upper layer, which are qualitatively fitted to each other. In length, they can be divided into two or three parts.
Three-wayparquet board "Tarkett" has three rows of lamellas, which are arranged in parallel. Due to some offset along the length, the coating is obtained with an original pattern in the form of a herringbone, wickerwork, deck.
In layered models, the upper part is a multi-color pattern made of small strips. For example, the Ash-tree parquet board with four stripes is great for decorating a city apartment in a classic style, it has excellent decorative performance.
Board selection
This term means sorting the top layer according to the following parameters:
- sawing option;
- number and size of knots on a tree;
- wood fiber angle;
- color;
- presence and size of sapwood.
Each manufacturer has its own parquet board, the price is also different. Depending on the cut (radial or tangential), there are significant differences in performance.
In radial sawing, the trunk of wood is cut along a line that passes through the core. The board has a uniform structure along the entire length, even coloring. The fibers are parallel to the growth rings of the tree. With such a cut, the tree dries out slightly, that is, there is a lot of marriage, so the finished parquet board prices are high. Parquet Tarkett Salsa "Oak" with dimensions 228319414 has a cost of 2100 rubles.
Tangential cutting does not involve passing through the center, the saw touches the growth ringstree. The finished board has an interesting and bright pattern, eye-catching growth rings. Such a parquet board has the same dimensions, but its price is much lower.
Recently, manufacturers have been using a combined version of sawing wood. Boards are obtained not only with excellent aesthetic performance, but also of high quality.
Parquet board "Standard"
It belongs to the highest category, it has a clear pattern, gentle and smooth transitions from one tone to another. There is GOST 862.1-85, according to which the parquet board is checked: dimensions, knots, color, surface condition. The tree of the "Standard" series has the category A.
Variety "Rustic"
This parquet board has standard dimensions, but two cutting options are used in its manufacture. As a result, the material has a natural pattern, spectacular color transitions. According to GOST, slight damage to wood, sapwood, inclined fibers, and the presence of knots are allowed.
Economy version of the parquet board does not require strict cutting standards. The pack may contain boards that are sawn in any way. The manufacturer has the right to determine how many knots, cracks will be in the product. The presence of veins, inclined fibers is also allowed in the economy version of the parquet board.
Conclusion
In order for the parquet board you bought to be pleasing to the eye, to have a long service life, you must choose it correctly. Many homeowners are primarilypay attention to the external characteristics of this decorative material, forgetting about practical application. In order for the care of the coating to be simple and convenient, preference should be given to dark-colored materials. A board with a varnished shiny surface will be impractical. Scratches will be clearly visible on it, the flooring will have to be changed quite quickly.
The best option would be to purchase a matte dark parquet board, small scratches, dust, damage will be invisible on it. Fans of lacquered light floors will have to pay special attention to them, use special protective equipment.
Parquet board is much cheaper than natural parquet. But there are no special differences in technical characteristics between them. That is why this decorative material has become in demand and popular among ordinary consumers in a short period of time.
